They might mean that vets are legally obligated to prescribe an on-label veterinary specific medication if it’s available (e.g. Clavulox which is specifically for animals instead of Augmentin). For many medications (Valium included) there isn’t a veterinary alternative, so you can get the generic from a human pharmacy and use it off-label. Source: am a vet.
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They might mean that vets are legally obligated to prescribe an on-label veterinary specific medication if it’s available (e.g. Clavulox which is specifically for animals instead of Augmentin). For many medications (Valium included) there isn’t a veterinary alternative, so you can get the generic from a human pharmacy and use it off-label. Source: am a vet.